319 Mr. Aylward asked the Minister for Transport the progress to date on the application for passenger licences under the Road Transport Act, 1932 by a company (details supplied) in County Waterford. [18034/06]

In accordance with long standing practice, details of applications received in my Department remain confidential until a decision is made. However, I can confirm that the applications referred to in the Deputies question have been received in my Department and they are now at an advanced stage of consideration. The operator will be contacted directly by Bus Licensing Section of my Department with the outcome of their considerations in due course.